Places nyamalo Wants to Go

Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

This massive oak tree has ties to the first native tribes of the region and the founders of Texas.

The upstairs reading room is packed with millions of rare books, literary manuscripts, and historical treasures.

A free, canine-friendly alternative watering hole near the more famous Barton Springs.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

Life's work of sculptor Elisabet Ney remains preserved in her last studio.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

This eclectic Austin curiosity shop is home to all things strange and unusual.

The final resting place of a baseball legend who was better known for his behavior off the field.

Water still flows through the oldest Spanish aqueduct in America.

In 1977, wealthy socialite Sandra West was buried wearing an elegant white nightdress while reclining comfortably in her powder-blue 1964 Ferrari.

On the outskirts of San Antonio, a small bridge is said to be the home of a mysterious local legend known as the "Donkey Lady."

A mother's mourning for her lost son is remembered in this small park embedded with his memory.

Established in 1925, Kiddie Park claims to be the oldest amusement park in the U.S. - a cozy little time warp nestled in a shady corner of the modern world.

A priceless work of art created by the saint's own blood sister hangs in a San Antonio basilica.

A collection of vintage liaison aircraft kept in flying condition and on display at an airfield in San Antonio.

One of the highest points in Bexar county offers birdseye views of San Antonio and a four-story stone tower.

An antique horse-drawn hearse provided French luxury for the dead in this Texan town.

Soldiers honored the beloved Pat with a special grave.

Craggy concrete faces are hidden in the walls of this artificial cave along the San Antonio River.

A 2,500-pound wooden nickel makes this woodworking museum easy to spot from the road.

A tall smoke stack and boarded-up buildings are all that's left of the pioneering plant.

The oldest active mini golf course in the U.S. has an elegant Art Deco style filled with lush tropical plants.

This hidden sculpture garden full of Wild West art is one of San Antonio's best-kept secrets.